We’re all about multi-use spaces in Manchester when it comes to food, drink and entertainment – think HOME, GRUB and Freight Island to name just a few. Now, Fairfield Social Club is set to re-open on Saturday 9 March in the Red Bank area of Manchester and set out its stall as one of the most exciting and inclusive new venues in the city.
After a successful winter pop-up at the tail end of last year, Fairfield Social Club is ready and raring to go, kicking off with a special lineup as part of GRUB’s annual Lass Fest, celebrateing International Women’s Day.
Here’s what to look forward to at Fairfield Social Club this spring:
March
Saturday 9 March:
- Girl Gang Mcr host their ever popular “Speed Mate-ing” event in the afternoon;
- Josie Long joins Amy Gledhill, Lucy Pearman and more for an evening of stand-up comedy at A Lovely Time;
- The first 100 guests to arrive Saturday lunch time will be treated to free currywurst fresh off the BBQ and a can of smashing Blackjack beer to wash it down with, only whilst stock last!
Thursday 14 March:
- Popular football quiz Best Team On Paper has its first outing in the new space − huge cash prizes to be won as well as special prizes from Squadra Vintage.
Saturday 16 March:
- Join FSC for “Super Saturday” and the final games of this year’s Six Nations. A full day of rugger on the big screen in a friendly atmosphere that will offer a glimpse of the vibes we’re looking forward to for this summer’s Euros, when we will be screening all home nations games.
Sunday 17 March:
- St Patrick’s Day sees another quiz, this time celebrating the world of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia with themed cocktails and all the trivia about Mac, Charlie, Dennis, Sweet Dee and Frank you could hope for.
Saturday 23 March:
- Cultplex descends upon FSC once more, but this time under the guise of CULT MART as they welcome traders from far and wide to set up shop and sell their wares to a pop-culture hungry shoppers.
Sunday 31 March:
- Fairfield Social Club will be celebrating Trans Day of Visibility with National Transgender Charity Sparkle fundraising for the Family & Youth Zone at Sparkle Weekend 2024. In collaboration with Manchester Queer Art Market, Sparkle will be hosting a great selection of trans and gender diverse stall holders at FSC − you can also expect Jewellery Making, Eco Clothes Rail & Binder Programme, Kids Play Zone, House Plant 101, Creative Joy, Embroidery, and an Easter Egg Hunt.
April
April is packed to the rafters with comedy shows as popular stand-ups Mike Rice, Nick Helm and New York based TikTok sensation Ashley Gavin all bring new tours to the space. FSC will also be hosting Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge’s popular podcast Three Bean Salad but both shows have already sold out.
Saturday 20 April:
- FSC will be hosting a huge all dayer of board games with the good folk at Dungeons and Flagons − fun, inclusive day for beginners and more seasoned gamers, D&F have long been running great events at GRUB and across the city so it’ll be great to see them in the surroundings of FSC.
Friday 26 April:
- FSC will be welcoming Manchester institution Art Battle for a special banquet teaming up food and drink from some of GRUB’s favourite street food traders with their own brand of anarchic speed painting and innovative artwork.
Located within the Victoria North regeneration scheme, the biggest urban regeneration scheme in Manchester’s history, FSC is the latest arts and cultural events venue to open as part of Far East Consortium’s MeadowSide development.
Shilpa Lakhanpal, asset manager at FEC, said: “Projects like Fairfield Social Club are so important for us to help build the connection between Manchester city centre and its surrounding communities, ahead of delivering thousands of new homes.
“Our ambition is to provide unique and exciting venues to create strong communities around these emerging Manchester neighbourhoods, while also showcasing the city’s uniquely talented, warm and friendly hospitality industry as it continues to grow. We can’t wait to see FSC open and get down there for one of their many events!”
Not only this but Fairfield Social Club is open for bookings for weddings, private parties and supper clubs throughout the year in Manchester with a calendar that’s filling up fast!
Find Fairfield Social Club at Irk St, Manchester M4 4JT.